Ultrasuede? No, I would never use that, especially not for a baby quilt. It is totally the wrong "hand" for a quilt. It feels soft when you stroke it, but that's only a surface softness. Once quilted, it will be unyielding and as stiff as a board. Try bunching it up in your hand

Minky would work, as would flannel. Both will keep a soft, gentle feeling hand after quilting.

I can recommend Minky. I've used it for a couple quilts now and really like it. Babies like it too!

Kate

I love ultra suede, but not for a quilt. Minky is wonderful, and very warm.

beverly

Thanks for the advice, ladies. I didn't realize that ultra suede would lose its soft hand when quilted. I would have been really disappointed. I'll keep looking for a Minky that's the right color. If not, flannel will work.

If you go with flannel wash it on hot and dry on hot 'cause it will shrink.

I love it for backings on small quilts!